CAO course · Level 7 · Round 1 2026
US738 Veterinary Nursing, TUS: CAO points 2026
Technological University of the Shannon, Level 7. Round 1 2026 points: 409. Not everyone on 409 points was offered a place: CAO used random selection among applicants on that exact score. Round 2: 408. Down 21 on 2025, when Round 1 was 430 and the final cut-off 428. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
CAO lists this course as “Veterinary Nursing [Athlone]”. "Athlone" is the campus or stream the course runs on.
- Round 1 points
- 409
- 2025 Round 1
- 430
- Level
- 7
- College
- TUS
US738 points 2026 and 2025
Round 1 is the main cut-off. Round 2 shows only when the course made offers in that round. The last column is the latest published figure: for 2025 that is the end-of-season cut-off, for 2026 the most recent round so far.
| Year | Round 1 | Round 2 | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 409 | 408 | 408 |
| 2025 | 430 | 428 | 428 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 409?
Put your grades into the calculator. It applies the best-six rule, the Higher Maths bonus and LCVP the way CAO does, then compare your total with 409.
409 points is above roughly 52% of 2026 candidates (about 48.1% scored 400 or more). See the full 2026 points distribution.
Similar courses
Courses in the same subject area or at the same college, within 30 points of 409.
- DK784Veterinary NursingDundalk Institute of Technology · Level 7419
- MT784Veterinary NursingMunster Technological University · Level 7391
- US845Accounting and FinanceTechnological University of the Shannon · Level 8410
- US861BiotechnologyTechnological University of the Shannon · Level 8410
- US950Nutrition and Health ScienceTechnological University of the Shannon · Level 8408
- US836Business Studies (AI for Enterprise)Technological University of the Shannon · Level 8413
- US913Polymer and Mechanical EngineeringTechnological University of the Shannon · Level 8413
- US887Civil EngineeringTechnological University of the Shannon · Level 8403
Other courses at TUS
The TUS courses closest in points to US738. All TUS courses and points.
- US951Sports Science with Exercise PhysiologyLevel 8426
- US869Medical TechnologyLevel 8423
- US877General NursingLevel 8 · not all offered419
- US836Business Studies (AI for Enterprise)Level 8413
- US913Polymer and Mechanical EngineeringLevel 8413
- US845Accounting and FinanceLevel 8410
- US861BiotechnologyLevel 8410
- US950Nutrition and Health ScienceLevel 8408
- US887Civil EngineeringLevel 8403
- US735Medical TechnologyLevel 7402
- US902Robotics and Automation EngineeringLevel 8390
- US912Mechanical Engineering with EnergyLevel 8389
Round 2
Round 2 cut-off: 408 points, down 1 from Round 1.
The main figure on this page is the Round 1 cut-off: the points of the last applicant offered a place. It is not a fixed entry requirement. When Round 1 offers are turned down, places free up and points can fall in Round 2. See the CAO key dates and how CAO offers work.
Questions about US738
What were the CAO points for US738 in 2026?
Veterinary Nursing (US738) at Technological University of the Shannon had a Round 1 cut-off of 409 points in 2026. The Round 2 cut-off was 408. Not everyone on that exact score got a place, CAO used random selection.
What were the points for US738 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for US738 was 430 points, Round 2 was 428 and the final end-of-season figure was 428. Down 21 on 2025, when Round 1 was 430 and the final cut-off 428.
Is US738 a Level 8 course?
No. US738 appears on the CAO Level 7/6 list, so it is an ordinary bachelor degree or a higher certificate, not a Level 8 honours degree. Many Level 7 courses offer a route on to Level 8 afterwards.
Did points for US738 drop in Round 2?
Round 2 cut-off: 408 points, down 1 from Round 1. Round 2 offers went out on Monday 7 September 2026. Later rounds only matter for courses that still have places.
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